2 men arrested after gunshot heard in Worcester

WORCESTER - Police were called to the area of 973 Main St,. around 2:30 this morning for reports of a gunshot..

Witnesses told police they saw a silver Toyota and another vehicle drive away after they heard the shot. Police searched the area, and a short time later, an officer spotted the Toyota matching the description in a nearby McDonald's.

Tameiko Milligan, 21, of 1 Orne St., and. his passenger, James Freeman IV, 21, of 3 Wabash Ave., were asked to get out of the car. Police found a loaded .22 caliber semi-automatic handgun in the center console of the Toyota. Mr. Milligan was charged with possession of a firearm and ammunition without an firearm identification card, carrying a loaded firearm without a license and driving without a license.

Mr. Freeman was charged with possession of a firearm and ammunition without a firearm identification card and carrying a loaded firearm without a license. Mr. Freeman had a single .22 caliber bullet in his pants pocket, according to police.

Both men are scheduled to be arraigned at the Worcester Central District Court on Monday.

There were no reports of injuries.

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